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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,171.15, 19,557.47 and 7,799.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,171.15, 19,557.47 and 7,799.01 is: 10,763.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,171.15 : 19,557.47 = 7,799.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,171.15/19,557.47 = 7,799.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,171.15x = 19,557.47 × 7,799.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,171.15x = 152,528,865.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,528,865.11/14,171.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,763.34

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